Texas A&M University-San Antonio's published cost of attendance is $21,655. Net price varies meaningfully by income level: low-income families pay approximately $9,596, middle-income families pay around $12,898, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,021.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,655 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,255 |
| Room and Board | $11,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,459 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,196 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,596 |
| $30–48k | $10,423 |
| $48–75k | $12,898 |
| $75–110k | $16,267 |
| $110k+ | $13,021 |
Texas A&M University-San Antonio's published cost of attendance is $21,655. Net price varies meaningfully by income level: low-income families pay approximately $9,596, middle-income families pay around $12,898, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,021. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-San Antonio #94 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public university, Texas A&M University-San Antonio benefits from state appropriations that help keep tuition and fees lower than comparable private institutions. Financial aid reaches a substantial share of the student body through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The difference between published sticker price and actual net price — what families truly pay after aid — can be substantial, especially for lower-income students who qualify for need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,401, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,333; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,112, median federal debt of $18,401 projects to a monthly payment of about $208 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $55,112, placing Texas A&M University-San Antonio in the 24.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,493 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-San Antonio in the 81.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions, reflecting how Texas A&M University-San Antonio's graduates perform relative to peers with similar academic backgrounds. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-San Antonio #775 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. For graduates entering TX's labor market, those earnings represent a meaningful step above the no-degree earnings baseline of $31,626 for working adults with only a high school credential in the state. The program mix at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is anchored in Business, which accounts for 28% of degree output, with Social Sciences representing another 13% of graduates. Interdisciplinary Studies stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining cohort scale with competitive four-year earnings. Interdisciplinary Studies, the largest program by graduate count with 319 graduates, delivers median earnings of $54,006 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #26 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business Administration, with 125 graduates earning $63,786 four years after enrollment, ranks #212 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment. Among the remaining programs, Kinesiology (86 graduates) earns $55,218 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #96 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment — while Biology, General (85 graduates) posts median earnings of $45,920 four years after enrollment, ranking #324 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment.
